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growth factor
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growth factor
n.
A substance that affects the growth of a cell or an organism.
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Noun1.growth factor - a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth
protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
nerve growth factor, NGF - a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells
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One medium included the complete range of steroids, including ample amounts of androgen and growth factors.
Arsenic and prostate cancer: acquiring androgen independence by Tibbetts, John / Environmental Health Perspectives
Tumors orchestrate vessel formation, or angiogenesis, by secreting various proteins called growth factors that can drift into contact with nearby cells that line blood vessels.
Tumors in touch: cancer cells spur vessel formation through contact by Harder, B. / Science News
This product is a proprietary blend of professional strength compounds, including epidermal growth factors (EGF) to stimulate cell growth and repair the destructive effects of sun exposure, smoking, and aging; minerals and amino acids to nourish the skin and provide antioxidant protection; and osmoprotectants to maintain the health of the cell wall to keep skin plump and firm.
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